well above forecasts for a 3.4% increase and a jump from February’s 3.2% inflation rate. In the bond market, expectations now center on the Fed making its first cut in the federal-funds rate in ...

If the Fed, as a collective, is turning more hawkish, the chart moves higher and signals more tightening of monetary policy is likely in the form of interest rate hikes or balance sheet reductions.

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday at a target range of 4.25% - 4.50%. This was widely expected, but the central bank also took a more hawkish stance on future rate ...

“Given a resilient labor market, we now think the Fed cutting cycle ... Open Market Committee meeting. Rate hikes could also be in play if long-term inflation expectations become unanchored.

While Federal Reserve policymakers ... rising inflation expectations or a convincing decline in the unemployment rate, the team said rate hikes could be on the table. To inform their view, the ...

Gold and silver prices find support after a strong correction and build positive momentum.

As shown in the chart above, the market's reaction to the latest Fed statement is part of a longer-term process of lowered rate-cut expectations over the past several months, largely starting with ...